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Third Coast Training Center Classes

Comprised of teachers who have lived, performed, and taught comedy all over the country the Third Coast Training Center exists to cultivate well-rounded, highly-trained performers in the areas of improv, sketch, and stand-up.

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LVL 1 - THE FUNDAMENTALS
Prereq.: No Experience Necessary
Start Date: TBD
Sundays, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Instructor: TBD
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No experience is necessary to learn the foundational ideas of listening, agreement, and shared construction that make improvisation so much fun to watch and perform.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION COMING SOON.


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LVL 1 - THE FUNDAMENTALS
Prereq.: No Experience Necessary
Start Date: TBD
Mondays, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Instructor: TBD

No experience is necessary to learn the foundational ideas of listening, agreement, and shared construction that make improvisation so much fun to watch and perform.
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REGISTRATION INFORMATION COMING SOON.​


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LVL 2 - THE SCENE
Prereq.: Lvl 1/commensurate exp.
Start Date: TBD
Mondays, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Instructor: TBD

Deep dive into character work, scene mechanics, and in particular, acting. Grounded, well-acted scene work provides the context for finding, exploring, and heightening patterns.​
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REGISTRATION INFORMATION COMING SOON.​


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LVL 2 - THE SCENE
Prereq.: Lvl 1/commensurate exp.
Start Date: TBD
Sundays, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
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Instructor: TBD

Deep dive into character work, scene mechanics, and in particular, acting. Grounded, well-acted scene work provides the context for finding, exploring, and heightening patterns.​

REGISTRATION INFORMATION COMING SOON.​


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LEVEL 3 - THE PIECE
Prereq.: Lvl 2/commensurate exp.
Start Date: TBD
Wednesdays 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Instructor: TBD

Once the basics are introduced we’ll want to move into group play as it’s part of what makes improvisation so electric. Give and take, balance, tempo, repetition, the discovery and constant unfurling of the moment; the stuff that might very well take you out of your comfort zone (which is ok).
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REGISTRATION INFORMATION COMING SOON.


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LEVEL 4 - SHORT FORM
Prereq.: Level 3
Start Date:  TBD
Mondays, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Instructor: TBD

Students will explore the world of short-form improv, well-defined games that provide a structure to improvise within. Scenic, narrative, timed-based, guessing, the list goes on. Short-form builds on the fundamentals learned and helps in honing specific skills. Always a crowd-pleaser this level will include a showcase.

​📅​ The class has a showcase.
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REGISTRATION INFORMATION COMING SOON.​


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LEVEL 5 - LONG FORM
Prereq.: Level 4
Start Date: TBD
 Tuesdays, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Instructor: TBD

Long form improvisation is a series of improvised scenes that prioritizes teamwork, emotional honesty, and patience. Unlike short form improv, which employs multiple fast & funny games, long form improv often focuses on creating a series of thematically-related scenes or an improvised play. Here you will learn to weave a single suggestion into a spontaneous one-of-a-kind piece of theatre. Students will study numerous essential long form structures and techniques, creating authentic and hilarious characters and storylines. ​

​📅​ The class has a showcase.


REGISTRATION INFORMATION COMING SOON.​


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LEVEL 6 - PERFORMANCE
Prereq.: Level 5
Start Date: TBD
TBD, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Instructor: TBD

Part workshop, part performance this class runs for 8 weeks as you develop a long-form of choice. Over the last four weeks, you also perform your piece. The performances take place in front of your friends, family, and strangers!

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 The class has a 4-week showcase run.
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CLASS CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE. 

​REGISTRATION IS BY INVITATION ONLY.
Email trainingcenter@thirdcoastcomedyclub.com if you have previously completed level 5 and need access to sign up. Include the name of your level 5 instructor in the email!

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ADVANCED SHORT-FORM 1
Prereq.: Level 4
Start Date: TBD
Sundays, 12:00-3:00
Instructor: Bill Hillsman

Students will dive deeper into the world of short-form improv, exploring heightened levels of game and the keys to successful hosting. Expand your bank of games while developing a stronger understanding of short and long-form alike!
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CLASS CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE.


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ADVANCED SHORT-FORM 2
Prereq.: Advanced Short Form 1
Start Date: TBD
Sundays, 12:00-3:00
Instructor: Bill Hillsman

Students will take a deep dive into what makes a short-form show. Having studied quite a few games, students will investigate strategic hosting, setlist design, and macro-play, all while bolstering their skills in a variety of short form pieces. Always a crowd-pleaser, this level will include a showcase.​

📅​ This class will have a Showcase.
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CLASS CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE.


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CLOWN FOR IMPROVISERS
Prereq.: Lvl 2 
Start Date: TBD
Thursdays, 6:30-9:30 PM
Instructor: Joel Axelrod

There's no red noses, big shoes, or face paint in this class. Instead, participants explore the key elements of clowning that lead to a more dynamic performance: vulnerability, connection with audience, spontaneity, commitment, and the joy of failure. 

📅​ This class will have a Showcase.
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REGISTRATION INFORMATION COMING SOON.​


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MUSICAL IMPROV 1
Prereq.: Level 3 instructor recommendation
Start Date: TBD
Tuesdays, 6:30-9:30 PM
Instructors: Mark Neglia and Ryan Citrino

Designed to raise the student’s comfort level while performing improvised songs. Emphasis is on phrasing, song structure, heightened emotional commitment, background support, and song styles.

REGISTRATION BY INVITATION ONLY.
For consideration, email mark@thirdcoastcomedyclub.com with the names of your two previous Training Center instructors!


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MUSICAL IMPROV 2
Prereq.: MI 1 + instructor recommendation
Start Date: TBD
Tuesdays, 6:30-9:30 PM
Instructor: Mark Neglia

By invitation only. The entire 8 weeks will be dedicated to learning how to improvise a full one act musical. Emphasis is on the structural elements of narrative musical theater form, functions and placement of specific song types within a musical as well as movement/choreography.

​THIS CLASS IS CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE
For consideration, email mark@thirdcoastcomedyclub.com with the names of your two previous Training Center instructors.


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MUSICAL IMPROV 3
Prereq.: MI 2 + instructor recommendation
Start Date: TBD
Tuesdays, 6:30-9:30 PM
Instructor: Mark Neglia

A continuation of Musical Improv 2, this 8 week class workshops the performance of a full one-act improvised narrative musical. This class culminates with a musical run in front of a live audience.

📅 This class has a 6-week performance run.

📅 Show Dates: TBD

CLASS CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE.


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HIGH SCHOOL IMPROV
Prereq.: Must be a HS Student
Start Date: TBD
TBD
Instructor: TBD

Third Coast Comedy Club puts together a team of high school players assembled from all over greater Metro Nashville to perform in two shows at a professional comedy club! The group meets for eight practices in a fun, supportive environment. The class utilizes theatre games, scene work, and group exercises to teach the fundamentals of improvisational acting. Students learn to listen closely, create characters, build scenes, and invent stories while working as a team. Beyond comedic applications, students are taught to relax and react on stage, develop more positive, open frames of mind, and strengthen leadership and communication skills.

⚠️ Cost: $175

⚠️ This is a 6-week class.
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📅 This class has a Showcase.

CLASS CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE.

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STAND-UP 1

Prereq.: No Experience Necessary
Start Date: Feb. 2
Sundays, 7:00-9:00 PM
Instructor: Sean Parrott

⚠️ Due to COVID-19, this class will take place online via Zoom.
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Ever wanted to learn what it takes to work out your original ideas and turn them into a polished stand-up set? This class will teach you the basics and structure to develop your ideas into stand-up content, performance styles and technique, finding your voice on stage, and more! The class consists of regularly performing your written material with the goal of refinement through constructive feedback.
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⚠️ This is a 6-week class.
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📅  This class has a Showcase.

​REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP!​


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STAND-UP 1
Prereq.: No Experience Necessary
Start Date: TBD
Thursdays, 7:00-9:00 PM
Instructor: Mark Anundson

⚠️ Due to COVID-19, this class will take place online via Zoom.
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Ever wanted to learn what it takes to work out your original ideas and turn them into a polished stand-up set? This class will teach you the basics and structure to develop your ideas into stand-up content, performance styles and technique, finding your voice on stage, and more! The class consists of regularly performing your written material with the goal of refinement through constructive feedback.
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⚠️ This is a 6-week class.
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📅  This class has a Showcase.

CLASS CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE.​


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STAND-UP 2
Prereq.: Intro to Stand-up
Start Date: TBD
TBD, 7:00-9:00 PM
Instructor: TBD

Build upon your stand-up skills with further development on finding your voice, set creation, performance, and the business side of comedy.

Throughout the course you will perform in front of panels of several stand-up comics who will give feedback and offer discussion of helpful tips, tricks, and advice.
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⚠️ This is a 6-week class.

📅 This class has a showcase.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION COMING SOON.


2020 Class Calendar
Session 1: 02/02 - 03/27
Session 2: TBD
Session 3: TBD
Session 4: TBD
Session 5: TBD
To be notified of the new schedule please sign-up for our mailing list below.

Overview
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  • Unless otherwise noted all courses cost $225 total and consist of eight, three-hour classes that meet weekly
  • There is a showcase for Level 3, Intro to Short-Form, Short-Form 2, Intro to Stand-up, & Stand-up 2.
  • There is a show run for Level 6 and Musical Improv 2
  • Missing more than two classes means you may be asked to repeat the level
    • If you can’t avoid missing class and another is available on a different day of the week a student can excuse an absence by making up the missed class
  • Level 1 is required unless you have recently graduated from a formal training program; if you have questions please email the training center
  • Third Coast is a safe, creative, and collaborative environment; any behavior to the contrary will be dealt with immediately; if you need to make a report use our Anonymous Reporting Form here.
  • Teachers are subject to change without notice.
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If you have any questions please email the training center or call (615) 745-1009 for more information.

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To view Unscripted courses, including Improv for Anxiety & Improv for Life, visit Unscripted Improv's website.
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      • The Third Coast Comedy Show
      • LOL Nashville
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      • Gnu Tales
    • Improv
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    • Contributors
  • Training Center
    • Weekly Classes
    • One-Off Classes
    • Instructors
    • Class Guidelines
    • Student Area
  • Get Involved
    • Open Mic/Stage Time
    • Training Center
    • Auditions
    • Submit a Show
    • Volunteer
    • Anon. Reporting Form
    • Book Rehearsal Space
    • Loft Booking
    • Performers/Producers
  • Corporate Events
    • Virtual Improv Breaks
    • Corporate Training
    • Private Events
  • Gift Cards & Merch